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The inspirational Swedish model of military service: Seven percent of the most capable recruited annually

The inspirational Swedish model of military service: Seven percent of the most capable recruited annually

Over-applications for Home Guard units, strong motivation for military service, and general support for the army – this is contemporary Sweden. Although some 18-year-old Swedes have been…

13. 09. 2024
Retia: Pioneering global defense and security solutions from the Czech Republic

Retia: Pioneering global defense and security solutions from the Czech Republic

Founded in the heart of Pardubice, Retia stands as one of the most innovative and respected companies in the Czech Republic, specializing in radar technology…

09. 09. 2024
Zelensky asks for long-range missiles to get Russia to negotiate peace

Zelensky asks for long-range missiles to get Russia to negotiate peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during his visit at the Ramstein air base, asked allies to supply long-range missiles as well as beef up air defences, which…

08. 09. 2024
Spy drones threaten Germany's strategic infrastructure

Spy drones threaten Germany's strategic infrastructure

Drones have repeatedly spied on an industrial site in northwest Germany, near a decommissioned nuclear power plant and a liquefied natural gas terminal. These incidents follow…

07. 09. 2024
French exports of military equipment fell by 70 percent from 2022 to 2023

French exports of military equipment fell by 70 percent from 2022 to 2023

French arms exports fell to €8.2 billion in 2023 after reaching a record high of €27 billion in 2022. The 2022 record was due to an order for 80 Rafale fighter…

06. 09. 2024
Ukraine conflict: Lessons for the U.S. Military and Intelligence Community

Ukraine conflict: Lessons for the U.S. Military and Intelligence Community

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has provided a rich ground for learning and innovation for military strategists worldwide. For over two and a half years, this large-scale combat…

04. 09. 2024
Petr Pavel: We are dealing with Russia that still believes it has no reason to change its course of action

Petr Pavel: We are dealing with Russia that still believes it has no reason to change its course of action

The three-day international security conference Globsec Forum is in full swing. Yesterday, when the conference began, speakers included the President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel, and…

31. 08. 2024
CSG's response to the attacks on the Czech Ammunition Initiative

CSG's response to the attacks on the Czech Ammunition Initiative

Since the beginning of 2024, a joint team of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic, its agency AMOS and leading Czech defence industry firms, which includes CSG…

29. 08. 2024
Artificial Intelligence in combat simulations: How AI is changing NATO soldier training

Artificial Intelligence in combat simulations: How AI is changing NATO soldier training

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is beginning to significantly influence the methodology of military training within NATO. Advanced combat simulations using machine learning and neural…

26. 08. 2024
USA continues campaign against terrorism: Al-Qaida affiliate leader killed in Syria

USA continues campaign against terrorism: Al-Qaida affiliate leader killed in Syria

A US-led drone strike on Friday targeted and killed a senior militant associated with an al-Qaida-linked group in northwestern Syria. The attack, carried out in the Jabal…

25. 08. 2024
U.S. Announces $125 million military aid package to Ukraine amid ongoing border incursion

U.S. Announces $125 million military aid package to Ukraine amid ongoing border incursion

The Biden administration has authorized a new military aid package valued at approximately $125 million to support Ukraine as it continues to resist Russian aggression, U.S…

24. 08. 2024
VOP Nováky inaugurated a new production line for ammunition filling

VOP Nováky inaugurated a new production line for ammunition filling

On Friday, 23 August, the ceremonial opening of a new production line for filling ammunition, ranging from 81 mm to 122 mm, took place at VOP Nováky with the participation…

23. 08. 2024